Mpox Response: Guinea-Bissau reports its first known mpox outbreak: 10 lab-confirmed cases (adults, no deaths) out of 58 suspected, with sequencing pointing to clade IIb linked to viruses circulating in Sierra Leone, Guinea and Nigeria—suggesting some transmission chains may be going unnoticed. Public Health Tech: Guinea-Bissau’s National Public Health Laboratory received €1.51m in new equipment from WAHO to boost disease detection, including PCR and immunology testing gear, reagents and consumables. Community Health Policy: WAHO is meeting Guinea-Bissau authorities to help roll out an ECOWAS regional community health policy, with Guinea-Bissau set as the pilot and multiple ministries expected to take ownership. AI Access for Students: Google expands its free Google AI Plus offer to students in 27 African countries, including Guinea-Bissau, with Gemini tools and shared cloud storage after verification. Wildlife Science (Local): Researchers in Boé National Park study “accumulative stone throwing” by wild western chimpanzees—chimpanzees repeatedly hurl rocks at the same trees, leaving scars and possibly serving social or communication roles. Regional Power (Tech Infrastructure): West Africa adds over 4,000km of high-voltage lines linking 15 countries, improving cross-border electricity trade and extending access for millions. ECOWAS Peace Knowledge: ECOWAS unveils publications documenting lessons from peace interventions, including “Fighting Bushfires,” covering ECOWAS actions in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau.